Dr Paddy Lightfoot retired from his work as a Newcastle GP a few years ago. Sort of. He still offers his services to his former Charlestown medical practice during school holidays to give the younger doctors a bit of a break with their families.

Dr Lightfoot was also honoured this year for his work as a dedicated volunteer by the State of NSW. Paddy has been involved with the RAMSAR-listed Hunter Wetlands Centre since its beginning and has been one of the driving forces behind turning the old swampy dump site into a world heritage wetlands site and education centre.

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